2003 NISSAN MURANO alarm

dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is op-
erating, that is the system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by your
NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control system
function will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this manual.AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition switch
(ignition switch is turned to OFF or ACC).
Remove the key and take it with you when
leaving the vehicle.Light reminder chimeThe chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.Seat belt warning chimeThe chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless
the drivers seat belt is securely fastened.
Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:

Vehicle Security System

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light in the meter panel.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMThe vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if parts of the vehicle are
disturbed.
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How to activate the vehicle security
system1. Close all windows.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close and lock all doors and hood.
Lock all doors by pressing the LOCK button
on the keyfobor using the key. When using
the keyfob, the hazard indicators flash twice
to indicate all doors are locked.
4. Confirm that the SECURITY indicator light inthe meter comes on. The SECURITY indica-
tor light glows for about 30 seconds and then
blinks. The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not activate.

Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors and hood locked and
ignition key off. Turn the ignition key to
ACC to turn the system off.
Vehicle security system operationThe security system will give the following alarm:

The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.

The alarm automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:

Opening the door without using the key or
keyfob.

Opening the back door without using the
keyfob.
Opening the hood.
How to stop alarmThe alarm will stop only by unlocking a door with
the key, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on
keyfob. The alarm will not stop if the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by your
NISSAN dealer.NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEMThe Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System key, it may be
due to interference caused by another Nissan
Vehicle Immobilizer System key, an automated
toll road device or automated payment device on
the key ring. Restart the engine using the follow-
ing procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHAll door and fuel filler lid locks will be engaged
when the power door lock switch is moved to the
LOCK position with the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door open. Then close the door and all
doors will be locked.
When the power door lock switch is moved to
the LOCK position with front doors open while a
key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock
once and then unlock automatically.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKChild safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
rear door can be opened only from the
outside.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including
the back door) and fuel filler lid and activate the
panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfobcan operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as five keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact your
NISSAN dealer.
The keyfobwill not function when:

the battery is dead,

the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfobis over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the keyfob.
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Locking doors and fuel filler lid1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors and fuel filler lid.*2
3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.
4. All the doors and fuel filler lid will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition key is in the ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors and fuel filler lid locked, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once as a reminder that the doors and fuel
filler lid are already locked.
*1: Doors and fuel filler lid lock with the keyfob
while a key is in the ignition switch. How-
ever, the panic alarm will not activate when
the key is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors and fuel filler lid lock with the keyfob
while any door is open. However, hazard
indicator and horn mode will not function.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.

The driver’s door and fuel filler lid unlocks

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
and fuel filler lid are completely closed with
the ignition key in any position except the ON
position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition key in
any position except the ON position.
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2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.

All doors unlock

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 1 minute after pressing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically.

any door is opened.

the ignition key is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s
windows will be lowered.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.
To start lowering the windows, press the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition switch
is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front
door is opened.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or

The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or

The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for
more than 0.5 seconds.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
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filler cap................................................................. 3-11
filler lid ................................................................... 3-11
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-17
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-39
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-11
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-30
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-30
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-24
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control ..................................................... 2-22
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19Heated seats .............................................................. 2-25
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-15
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-39
Hood, release ............................................................... 3-9
Horn .............................................................................. 2-25
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-16
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-8
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-13
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-15
Mirror...................................................................... 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-22
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light ................................................................. 2-37
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-26
ISOFIX child restraint ............................................... 1-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-4
Keys................................................................................. 3-2L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-12
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-11
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-20
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
LATCH system ........................................................... 1-39
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-20
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-24
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-25
Interior light .......................................................... 2-37
Luggage lights ..................................................... 2-39
Replacement ........................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-39
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-9, 2-13
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-2
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-30
Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Low fuel warning light .............................................. 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system .......................... 5-3


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